Last modified: 09.06.2023
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how MyLocalStay ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use the MyLocalStay platform, including the website and any related services (collectively referred to as the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account or use our platform, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number. We may also collect additional information related to your account, bookings, and communications with other users.
1.2 Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system. We may also collect usage data, such as pages visited, search queries, and referring URLs.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.
2.1 Providing the Service: We use your personal information to provide and improve the Service, process bookings, facilitate communication between users, and handle customer support requests.
2.2 Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience on our platform, recommend relevant listings, and provide customized content and advertisements.
2.3 Communication: We may send you service-related communications, including updates, security alerts, and administrative messages. We may also send you promotional and marketing communications, which you can opt out of at any time.
2.4 Analytics and Research: We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with our platform, identify trends, and improve our services. This may involve the use of third-party analytics tools that collect and analyze data on our behalf.
2.5 Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to requests from government authorities or enforcing our Terms of Service.
3.1 With Hosts and Guests: As a host or guest, we may share your personal information with the other party to facilitate bookings, communication, and the provision of accommodation services.
3.2 Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as payment processors, customer support providers, and analytics providers. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
3.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our platform if such a transfer occurs and any changes to the privacy practices resulting from the transaction.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled or operated by MyLocalStay. This Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
The MyLocalStay platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated Policy will be effective upon posting on our platform. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after the changes have been made will signify your acceptance of the updated Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or the privacy practices of MyLocalStay, please contact us at [insert contact information].
By using the MyLocalStay platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.